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I have no food allergies, my children don’t have food allergies. It’s something we just don’t have to worry about in our household, and that I am truly grateful for. And I do know that because I have worked in reporting on food for…

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You may have noticed that America seems to love more and more owning pets, and these days, owners care for their dogs and cats in ways with much more attention to detail and humanization. With dog parades across the country, cat cafes, animals frequently seen pushed in baby strollers, Halloween…

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Our focus has been on Amazon, Aldi, Lidl and Walmart for almost 4 years now; and all 4 organizations continue to fascinate us with what they are doing and how far ahead of the traditional grocers they seem to be.

CB Insights reports that last year Walmart filed for a patent for technology…

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We first reported on Dupont Pioneer CRISPR last July and how the breakthrough gene-editing tool was talking to consumers to avoid the problems that stifled GMOs. Unlike conventional genetic modification, CRISPR works directly on the DNA of the plant or animal being bred. While GMOs, as we have traditionally…

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• “Whether shopping in-store or online, consumers are typically seeking to buy a certain item rather than just browsing, with 73 percent surveyed saying that’s the case with stores and 54 percent online, according to the report. And in either case, 58 percent rated being able to find what they want…

This flu season is one for the books! With people across the country falling ill, some related deaths, schools closing to prevent outbreaks, and poor performance in effectiveness from this year’s flu shots, it’s more important than ever to feed your body with immune system-building foods.

Nestlé has committed to removing all artificial flavors and FDA-certified colors, like Red 40 and Yellow 5, from all Nestlé chocolate candy sold in the U.S. by the end of 2015.

Breyer's Ice Cream

Unilever announces that their brand Breyers will move to using milk and cream from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones across all of its product offerings. And in addition, the brand will begin using vanilla from sustainably sourced and Rainforest Alliance Certified vanilla beans from Madagascar across all of its varieties.

Wendy's

To remove soda listing from kids' meal menus

Seattle Ban on Throwing Food Away in Trash

The "composting requirement ordinance" prohibits food and food-contaminated cardboard from the garbage.

Subway

Offering chicken strips free of artificial preservatives and flavors.

Carl's Jr.

Introduced an “all-natural” burger with no added hormones, antibiotics or steroids.